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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,998, 13,497 and 2,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,998, 13,497 and 2,842 is: 4,263

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,998 : 13,497 = 2,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,998/13,497 = 2,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,998x = 13,497 × 2,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,998x = 38,358,474
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,358,474/8,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263

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